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    • Quran-38:3 Surah Saad English Translation,Transliteration and Tafsir(Tafseer).

    كَمۡ أَهۡلَكۡنَا مِن قَبۡلِهِم مِّن قَرۡنٖ فَنَادَواْ وَّلَاتَ حِينَ مَنَاصٖ

    Transliteration:( Kam ahlaknaa min qablihim min qarnin fanaadaw wa laata heena manaas )

    3. How many a generation We had destroyed[4] before them. They cried (for mercy), but it was too late(5) to escape. (Kanzul Imaan Translation)

    (3) How many a generation have We destroyed before them, and they [then] called out; but it was not a time for escape. (Saheen International Translation)

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    Surah Saad Ayat 3 Tafsir (Commentry)



    • Tafseer-e-Naeemi (Ahmad Yaar Khan)
    • Ibn Kathir
    • Ala-Madudi
    • Shaheen International

    📖 Commentary of Surah Sad – Verse 3

    "How many a generation We had destroyed [4] before them. They cried (for mercy), but it was too late [5] to escape."

    ✅ [4] The Fate of Arrogant Nations

    This verse refers to the many past nations who were destroyed due to their pride and defiance against the Prophets. These nations—though powerful and advanced in their time—were eliminated because of their rejection of divine guidance and persistent disbelief.

    Their downfall serves as a warning to those who follow the same path of arrogance, reminding us that no worldly strength can protect against Allah’s judgment.

    ✅ [5] Regret at the Time of Punishment

    When Divine punishment finally descended upon them, they cried out in desperation, hoping for mercy. But it was too late. Once the punishment begins, repentance is no longer accepted—just as planting seeds after the season has passed will bear no fruit.

    This emphasizes that faith and repentance must come in due time, not when consequences are already unfolding.

    Ibn-Kathir

    The tafsir of Surah Sad verse 3 by Ibn Kathir is unavailable here.
    Please refer to Surah Sad ayat 1 which provides the complete commentary from verse 1 through 3.

    (38:3) How many a nation did We destroy before them! (When they approached their doom) they cried out (for deliverance), but the time for deliverance was already past.

    Ala-Maududi

    (38:3) How many a nation did We destroy before them! (When they approached their doom) they cried out (for deliverance), but the time for deliverance was already past.

    There is no commentary by Abul Maududi available for this verse.

    (3) How many a generation have We destroyed before them, and they [then] called out; but it was not a time for escape.

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